Kevin Dayton/Civil Beat/2026
Hurricane Lala: Body Of 93-Year-Old Woman Found In Nāʻālehu Field
The body of a Big Island woman who went missing after the storm was identified Tuesday.
Twilight Greenaway/Civil Beat/2026
LIST: Help Lala Victims. Here’s Where You Can Donate
Neighborhoods have been devastated by Tropical Storm Lala, which brushed past Hawaiʻi as a hurricane.
Courtesy: Sandy Sturbaum/2026
OHA Board Approves First Round Of Emergency Funding For Kaʻū
Native Hawaiians in hardest-hit areas of Big Island eligible for $184,000 in relief funds after Hurricane Lala passes by South Point.
Hurricane Lala Passes Big Island: Hawaiʻi Spared From Direct Hit
UPDATE: The eye of the storm passed the southern point of Hawaiʻi island without making landfall, but left one person dead, others injured by a falling tree.
National Weather Service/2026
How Is Climate Change Shaping Tropical Storm Lala?
Warmer ocean temperatures play a role in the strength of storms.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Tropical Storm Lala Updates: Hawaiʻi Weather, Shelters, Map + More
Latest news from officials across Hawaiʻi as Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy wind and rain.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hope For Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned On New State Agency
Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district.
Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022
Will Shrinking Spinner Dolphin Populations Spur More Protections?
Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi found that the number of young spinner dolphins is only half of what it needs to be to maintain a healthy population.
Big Island Election: New Faces Moving Forward To Fill County Council Seats
Incumbents Dennis “Fresh” Onishi and Heather Kimball will advance to the November general election.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Primary Winds Down Saturday Evening As Last Ballots Cast
The election drew both newcomers and veterans to the state’s voter service centers across the islands.